Various sauces non-compliant due to ingredients above MRLs and labelling irregularities from Pakistan
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- soups, broths, sauces and condiments
- Hazard
- E 200 - sorbic acid too high content - {food additives and flavourings} *** E 210 - benzoic acid too high content - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Pakistan
- Notifier
- European Commission
What is this? Some sauces from Pakistan have too much sorbic acid (E 200) and benzoic acid (E 211). These are food additives used to keep sauces fresh.
What's happening? The European Commission found these sauces do not follow EU rules. The acids are higher than allowed.
Does this affect me? If you bought sauces from Pakistan, check the label. These sauces may be in stores or online in Europe.
What should I do? Stop eating the sauce. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell. Return it to the store for a refund.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: soups, broths, sauces and condiments · Hazard: E 200 - sorbic acid too high content - {food additives and flavourings} *** E 210 - benzoic acid too high content - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Pakistan · Notifier: European Commission
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